‘Just being a part of this film has been extremely fulfilling’

Purru Raajkumarr talks to The Asian Today about his role in 'Veer'ANIL Sharma of ‘Gadar’ fame makes few moves, but when he does, the world sits up and takes notice. The latest in the line of his much awaited...

BBC DJ lends support to Blood appeal

Campaign continues to build momentum after registering 6,000 new donorsTHE National Blood Service's VIP Appeal has announced details of its New Year blood donation campaign, launching this month and running until the end of March.  Alongside a whole host...

Now for the ‘Real’ Apology

Zeenat Moosa asks why ‘Sorry’ seems to be the hardest word for George BushSINCE being opened and actively used by US authorities in early 2002, Guantanamo Bay has never ceased to be at the forefront in this so called...

Brits in Bollywood

How the Indian film industry is revelling in a more cosmopolitan cast WITH Aamir Khan currently riding the highs of the Bollywood box office at present with ‘3 Idiots’, another Khan is set to make his splash later this...

No Idiot – Bollywood film breaks record

‘3 Idiots’ becomes biggest Indian film at the Box officeA BOLLYWOOD comedy about three hapless friends has made history after becoming the biggest Indian film at the box office. More than 60 million people worldwide have seen Rajkumar Hirani’s...

Ex-Guantanamo inmate’s reunite with former guard

Brandon Neely, Ruhal Ahmed andShafiq Rasul meet after eight yearsTWO Tipton men who were held at the notorious Guantanamo Bay camp have beenreunited with a former prison guard. Brandon Neely, a Guantanamo Bay guard usedFacebook to trace Ruhal Ahmed andShafiq...

‘Live’ show for Aerosol Arabic artist

Mohammed Ali joins forces with international poetsRENOWNED Graffiti artist Mohammed Ali will join forces with leading international poets in front of a live audience for a special one-off show in Birmingham later this month. The ‘Writing on the Wall’...

Bag image released in murder of have-a-go-hero

Detectives continue hunt for killers of Sukhwinder SinghDETECTIVES investigating the murder of have-a-go hero Sukhwinder Singh have issued a picture of the victim's handbag which has yet to be found. The father-of-one was fatally stabbed as he tackled two...

Brothers plead guilty to Mortgage fraud

Mohammed Wasi Sheikh and Mohammed Zaki Sheikh to be sentenced in FebruaryTWO brothers who obtained a number of mortgages through deception have pleaded guilty in court. Mohammed Wasi Sheikh, 45, and his brother Mohammed Zaki Sheikh, 47, both from...

Illegal immigrant jailed for raping woman in ice cream van

Javid Iqbal sentenced to five yearsAN illegal immigrant who raped a woman in the back of his ice cream van has been jailed for five years. Javid Iqbal, 44, of Bury New Road, Bolton was convicted of rape and...

‘India won’t hold on to top spot’, claims former Aussie captain

Ian Chappel puts scorn on India’s ranking achievementA FORMER Australian cricket captain has claimed India won’t be able to hold onto their Number 1 Test ranking slot because of their lack of “champion bowlers”. Ian Chappel made the comments in...

T20 star Afridi signs for Hampshire

Pakistan all-rounder recruited for Friends Provident T20PAKISTAN star Shahid Afridi has been signed up by Hampshire to play in theFriends Provident T20 cup competition. The all-rounder will join Sri Lankan leg spinner Ajantha Mendis asHampshire’s second overseas player for...